Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for the day-to-day administration of SQL Server Code Name "Denali". Zero in on core support and maintenance tasks using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job donewhether at your desk or in the field! Get fast facts to: Manage SQL Server services and clients Configure, manage, and tune servers Implement policy-based management Administer security and access Import, export, transform, and replicate data Manage log shipping and database mirroring Monitor server activity and tune performance Automate maintenance Perform backups and recovery

William R. Stanek is a Microsoft MVP with 20+ years of experience in systems management and advanced programming. He is an award-winning author who’s written more than 100 books, including Windows Server 2012 Pocket Consultant and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Pocket Consultant.